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Basecamp vs ClickUp comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Basecamp
Ranking in Project Management Software
30th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ClickUp
Ranking in Project Management Software
11th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Basecamp is 0.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ClickUp is 2.0%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Abenazzer Tadesse - PeerSpot reviewer
An easy-to-use project management solution with good stability and scalability
The recent update on the solution has made it a little bit complex. For example, to create a team and a project, there is a separate button that you need to click. Recently they updated it with only one button making it difficult for us to create teams or supply teams other than a project. Hence the solution could be more user-friendly. Additionally, some additional features need to be integrated so it'll be easy for other companies or project managers to manage software projects.
VarchasSubrahmanya - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable solution that offers it users a choice to opt for a streamlined approach to task management
From a product management function perspective, it can be challenging to measure whether ClickUp improves efficiency on a month-to-month basis. However, I believe that using ClickUp helps maintain our efficiency levels. If we were to stop using it, I am 100% sure that our efficiency would decrease. That being said, just because we are using ClickUp does not automatically mean our efficiency will increase. We have reached a point where we understand how to use ClickUp effectively, and without it, it would definitely be a problem. However, using it alone does not make us better every day. The absence of ClickUp would definitely cause a problem. But, since we are using ClickUp, we don't get to improve 10% on a month-by-month or a year-on-year basis. So, that's very difficult to measure. Introducing automation and AI would greatly benefit ClickUp by reducing manual work. Currently, team members need to update tasks and communicate issues, which requires me to read through each task and comment to understand the situation. However, if AI could assist in making faster decisions, it would greatly improve efficiency. I need to intervene at a minute level to discover if someone is facing a problem, but AI could help detect issues faster. The success of AI implementation can be seen in how ChatGPT has utilized AI.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The ability to network informally is great for communicating with colleagues."
"The ease of use is valuable."
"ClickUp offers a relatively user-friendly experience, especially when it comes to its fundamental features."
"We found it very simple and intuitive to use...The initial setup is straightforward."
"I am currently exploring ClickUp AI, which I think is very good."
"It gives reminders for important project dates and when a particular task is about to close."
"The most interesting feature is the ability to share what you are working on with an external entity. The customer has direct visibility on what is being done on a particular project and this provides a lot of transparency."
"The most valuable feature of ClickUp is the UI scheduling tool. It is the best and most convenient and attractive."
"It is a scalable solution. I would rate it a ten out of ten."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
 

Cons

"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"The product isn't easy to use. It's not very intuitive."
"ClickUp's interface needs improvement."
"ClickUp could improve by streamlining its functions and organizing them better for easier access."
"Introducing automation and AI would greatly benefit ClickUp by reducing manual work."
"I would love to see ClickUp integrated with more tools, possibly like Microsoft Loop."
"There is a need for significant improvement in the user interface to make it more intuitive and less time-consuming to become familiar with."
"ClickUp can improve the UI for mobile devices. For example, they are lacking some features in the Android version, such as Gantt charts."
"The product is not user-friendly."
"The cloud-based solution can get bugs in it occasionally, causing latency and loading issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"ClickUp’s pricing is better than Jira Align’s."
"This solution costs $20 per user per month. If you have 20 users, you would pay $400 per month. There are no hidden fees that we are aware of."
"The product’s cost is high."
"I use the free version."
"ClickUp is affordable."
"It's very affordable."
"The product is expensive."
"The product has good pricing."
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Computer Software Company
16%
Healthcare Company
14%
University
7%
Media Company
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about ClickUp?
Everything in one place is the biggest benefit. I also like the diagramming tools, where you can create DFDs, structure charts, and more. That makes things easier.
What needs improvement with ClickUp?
They should explain better how costs and licensing are distributed. They auto take money from the credit card without notification for a while.
 

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Sample Customers

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